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Special Weather Statement issued January 6 at 3:34PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

As temperatures drop below freezing tonight, any remaining moisture on area roadways will freeze, which could result in black ice. Motorists will need to be alert to the possibility of slick spots. Motorists should exercise caution while driving...especially on bridges and overpasses. Allow for extra time to reach your destination and avoid sudden stops or accelerations.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 3:20PM EST until January 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills as low as 4 above zero. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 3:10PM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Black ice will develop on roadways overnight. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 3:11PM EST until January 6 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:11PM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Storm Watch issued January 4 at 5:15PM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Locally higher totals are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 5:15PM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
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Gale Warning issued January 3 at 6:26PM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued January 3 at 6:26PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.